Saudi Women Practice Belly Dancing in Secret: Navigating Cultural Taboos in a Changing Kingdom

Nov 10, 2025 04:47 pm CST

In Saudi Arabia's changing social landscape, women are secretly embracing belly dancing classes despite persistent cultural taboos. This article explores how these hidden fitness sessions represent both the kingdom's evolving attitudes toward women's activities and the enduring conservative traditions that participants must navigate, highlighting the delicate balance between self-expression and cultural expectations in contemporary Saudi society.